Letters

Another Place

Oh, my goodness. I cannot tell you how proud I was to open the November 2005 issue of Oakland Magazine. Vera H-C Chan’s article (“10 Years of Home Alone”) on the East Oakland Youth Development Center cooking class program was terrific. The quality of the photograph (thanks, Lori A. Cheung) and the historical context of the program were phenomenal. Vera took me down memory lane (10 years-long) in just a couple of minutes. She is an exceptional writer and a wonder to work with.

I love Oakland Magazine and await its arrival each issue. I have gotten my kitchen remodeling ideas and so much more information from the eclectric pages of your content, but you took me to another place when you focused on my “true baby,” this wonderful nonprofit center. I thank you so much, my kids, my staff,my board. We are all so grateful.

Regina Jackson
Director East Oakland Youth Development Center
Oakland

Neighbors

I recently came across your magazine for the first time and enjoyed reading about places and people that are so close to where I live and work.

Lisa Tai
Oakland

Thanks, Om

Here at Dance Elixir we really appreciate Oakland Magazine’s efforts to build awareness and community within Oakland.We would love for your readers to learn about our Oakland-based dance company, so please share our Web site, danceelixir.org, with them.

Isabelle Sjahsam
Oakland

Girly Girls

I am a big fan of your magazine, and I love what you all do and how you support up-and-coming designers. I myself am an independent handbag designer based in the Bay Area, producing bags under the label Queen Puff Puff— Handbags for Girly Girls.

Nicole Vasbinder
Berkeley

Fan

I’m a local writer who is thrilled with the launch of Oakland Magazine. Bravo!

Rachel Sarah
Oakland

Fan Redo

It’s great to see a publication dedicated to the richness of this city, and I wish you much luck and success in your venture.

Joanne Haase
Oakland

LETTERS
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